Celebrating its seventh year, the 2026 edition of the National Indigenous Art Fair (NIAF) – running 3 to 5 July 2026 at The Cutaway Barangaroo, Sydney – marks the inaugural event to be hosted in the new space following a major transformation. Presented by Sydney-based First Hand Solutions Aboriginal Corporation and supported by the NSW Government, the fair is described as the largest presentation of First Nations art and culture within the venue.
Alison Puruntatameri, Munupi Arts, 2025 / Photograph: Paul McMilan / Courtesy the artist and National Indigenous Art Fair
With price points ranging from $100 to $30,000, the fair attracts new and seasoned collectors alike and is an opportunity to purchase works directly from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists at remote, community-owned art centres across the Northern Territory, South Australia, Queensland, and Western Australia.
The fair – coinciding with NAIDOC Week – represents thirty Indigenous art centres from across Australia, including Merrepen, Durrmu Arts, Jilamara Arts and Craft, and Artists of Ampilatwatja. Guided by a mission to support economic development in remote Indigenous communities, and to preserve the world’s oldest continuous living culture, no commission or stall fees are charged and one hundred percent of profits go directly to the art centres.
2026 highlights include works by Kieren Karritpul from Merrepen Arts, Culture and Language Aboriginal Corporation; Karen Rogers from Ngukurr Arts; Agnes Donnelly from Warnayaka Art & Cultural Aboriginal Corporation; Valerie Brumby from Walkatjara Art; Joseph Williams from Nyinkka Nyunyu Art & Culture Centre; Mary Gibson from Tjarlirli & Kaltukarjara Art; Rachel Luckan from Durrmu Arts; Joey Nganjmirra from Injalak Arts and Culture Centre; Rekeshia Goodwin from Spinifex Hill Studio; and Stefan Smith from Ltyentye Apurte Traditional Craft Centre.
Debbie Napanangka Beasley, Barkly Arts, 2025 / Photograph: Paul McMillan / Courtesy the artist and National Indigenous Art Fair
“The National Indigenous Art Fair feels privileged to host artists from some of Australia’s most isolated communities in Sydney and to provide a platform for them to promote and sell their artworks, and host workshops, talks and installations demonstrating their unique arts and cultural practices,” Peter Cooley, CEO, First Hand Solutions Aboriginal Corporation, said. “The Art Fair and festival program is designed to welcome, educate and engage visitors. It’s an occasion to meet remote community artists and hear their stories.”
Art Almanac has ten tickets available for NIAF 2026, including to the opening night event on Friday, 3 July from 5.30–8.30pm. These will be given to the first five print subscribers (one- or two-year print subscriptions, new and renewing) to Art Almanac between 24 June and 1 July 2026 (two tickets will be offered via email to eligible subscribers). To subscribe and be in with a chance to receive two tickets to NIAF 2026, click here.
